The similarity of this issue sounded justed like a $5 yixing pot, Thailand LongJing, Africa aloeswood or China Wonderland...

Since we are discussing a subject related to esthetic, I was hoping to point out the genuine article. If we are talking about gemstone or diamond for example, we might not be querying about the 4C on the grade from a diamond cutter.

Despite the marketing spiel a vendor may give you, there's a good chance one would be purchasing smuggled hardwood from Southeast Asia or Central Africa when buying "chicken wing." Alternatively, you'd be getting other ormosia species, e.g., from Fujian. Some vendors will clearly state the origin of their wood, while others will obfuscate the details.

BTW, I love Chinese opium beds! I definitely need one at some point. Your room looks very nice.

Despite the marketing spiel a vendor may give you, there's a good chance one would be purchasing smuggled hardwood from Southeast Asia or Central Africa when buying "chicken wing." Alternatively, you'd be getting other ormosia species, e.g., from Fujian. Some vendors will clearly state the origin of their wood, while others will obfuscate the details.

BTW, I love Chinese opium beds! I definitely need one at some point. Your room looks very nice.

Thanks Jay, I commissioned a group of Chinese furniture in the past. Those are made of reclaimed Zitan, Hunghuali, Wutan from old house and furniture in China. The opium bed was one of the example.

If you are into Chinese Antique woods, you might want to start a new topic Jay regarding that There are many pockets in China still finding rare wood growing like Huanghuali, Golden craw Zitan and Raw green Kyara (starting around $750US per gram. wholesale).

Nice things give a nice touch and atmosphere to a tea ceremony, I agree. I should indulge in such nice things, too, one day. For the moment, however, I have been using a letter opener from Office Depot. It's got a blunted tip and the edges are not sharp, so there is little risk of bloodying myself in the process.